Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles
Whistle Horror Movie Director Reveals Why the Film's Deaths Are So Intense and Unique
Whistle levels up what death scenes can be in the horror genre, and it's gnarly, to say the least.
Gore Verbinski Reveals How 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' Subverts the Expectations of Time Travel Movies
Gore Verbinski and Sam Rockwell's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die isn't the average time travel film.
Madelaine Petsch Dishes on Finally Being Able to Put on the Iconic Mask for The Strangers: Chapter 3
The Strangers: Chapter 3 finishes the trilogy, and it sees Madelaine Petsch's Maya under the mask this time.
Ponies Season 2 Story Prospects Shared by Stars Following Season 1's Twist Ending
Cheryl shocked the world at the end of Ponies Season 1, and that's only the start of her story.
School Spirits Season 3's Love Story Is 'Doomed,' Confirms Peyton List & Milo Manheim
Maddie is now in the land of the living in School Spirits Season 3, but her love for Wally remains.
Dropout TV Star Confirms Their 'Make Some Noise' Season 5 Return After Missing Season 4
A fan-favorite improviser had to miss out on Make Some Noise Season 4—Thankfully, they'll be back.
Wonder Man Star Addresses Why Simon Williams Didn't Become an Avenger In the MCU (Exclusive)
Unlike most other powered people in the MCU, Simon Williams wants to be an actor, not a superhero.
School Spirits Season 3 Star Milo Manheim Reveals Why Wally’s Story Didn’t End
Everyone thought Wally was going to walk through his door in School Spirits Season 2.
Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista Were Perfect Brothers for The Wrecking Crew—Here's Why
Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista may not seem like obvious choices for brothers, but it works in several ways.
Return to Silent Hill Star Breaks Down Her "Daunting" Experience on the Sequel Film
Returning to Silent Hill is never an easy experience for anyone, including the film's leading stars.
Chris Pratt Explains Why His New Sci-Fi Thriller 'Mercy' Is a Must-See Movie In 2026
Mercy tackles some highly relevant topics, such as artificial intelligence and intense policing.
Netflix Star Reveals Their Character In 'The Rip' Is Based on a Real Person
Catalina Sandino Moreno plays Detective Lolo Salazar in The Rip, and the actress based them off of a real person.
The Spanish Horror Film 'No Me Sigas' Combines the Horrors of Influencers With the Paranormal—And It's Great
No me Sigas follows a young influencer named Carla who will do anything for more followers.
This Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Song Isn't Talked About Enough
Hazbin Hotel fans know and love these Season 2 episodes, and Sam Haft finally broke them down.
These Are the Big FNAF Lore Mysteries That Freddy Fazbear Himself Wants Solved
Five Nights at Freddy's star Kellen Goff has a list of mysteries he wants answers to.
Greenland 2: Migration's New Safe Haven Is Based on Real Scientific Theories
While the new safe haven for Greenland 2: Migration's heroes seems impossible, it could happen.
Dead Man's Wire Stars Colman Domingo and Dacre Montgomery on Bringing the Crazy True Story to Screen
Colman Domingo and Dacre Montgomery breakdown how they approached their characters.
Sophie Turner Explains How Her Character Handles Pressure In New Amazon Studios Show 'Steal'
Steal, led by Sophie Turner and Archie Madekwe, is a stressful show for its leading characters.
Percy Jackson Star Reveals How Tyson Truly Feels About Annabeth
Daniel Diemer reveals what exactly Tyson feels about Percy Jackson's latest episode.
IT: Welcome to Derry Star Reveals What Rich Would Have Said to Marge at His Funeral
Rich may have died in Episode 7 of HBO Max's Welcome to Derry, but he had some incredibly emotional moments in the finale.
The Volume LED Stage Would Have Made 'Turbulence' Hot Air Balloon Film Worse—Here's Why
Most of Turbulence takes place in a hot air balloon, leaving the actors' imagination to lead the way.
Silent Night, Deadly Night Reboot Star Rohan Campbell Reveals the Sequel He's Dying to See
The ending of the new Silent Night, Deadly Night reboot sets up an unexpected sequel.
Silent Night, Deadly Night Reboot Is the Perfect New Tradition for Your Christmas Movie Binge
Silent Night, Deadly Night is right up your alley if you're a horror fan looking for a Christmas slasher.
The Housemaid Director Explains Why the Ending Was Changed from the Book
Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried perfectly lead the exciting adaptation of the book The Housemaid.
Spartacus: House of Ashur Creator Reveals If The Supernatural Will Appear In the Show
The supernatural may have revived Ashur, but will there be otherworldly elements?
Good Fortune Star Aziz Ansari Found the Perfect Bel Air House for His Keanu Reeves Angel Story
Good Fortune stars Aziz Ansari, Keanu Reeves, & Seth Rogen—who all got a mansion to themselves.
Rental Family Star Brendan Fraser Has Strong Praise for His Stellar Co-Star
Rental Family stars Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vandarpoeg, as he becomes a fake father in real life.
Critical Role's The Mighty Nein Is the Perfect Starting Point for Audiences and Here's Why
Some might be intimidated by the world of Critical Role, but Mighty Nein is a great place to start.
Now You See Me: Now You Don't Filmmakers Reveal How Legacy & Newcomer Cast Paralleled with Real-Life
The third Now You See Me installment brings a new generation into the Four Horsemen's orbit.
Pluribus and Toxic Positivity at the End of the World (As We Know It)
Pluribus follows a hive mind Earth where everyone is happy and peaceful, except for the lead character, Carol.
'Predator: Badlands' Director Reveals His World War II Predator Movie Idea That Needs to Happen
Predator: Badlands shows its lead fighting a deadly alien planet, but it was almost Nazis instead.
Alexandra Daddario Explains the Importance of Identity In 'I Wish You All the Best'
I Wish You All the Best explores identity in a unique way, with the cast drawing on personal experiences.
Maigret Star Wants a Potential Season 2 to Make One Improvement to the Show
Season 1 of Maigret is fantastic, but star Benjamin Wainwright wants to see more of the team.
Amsterdam Empire Star Famke Janssen Gets Candid About Returning to the Netherlands & Acting In Dutch
Amsterdam Empire star Famke Janssen left the Netherlands when she was 18, but she's finally back in this new series.
Netflix's 'In Your Dreams' Teaches Kids That Sometimes Dreams Don't Work Out—And That's Okay
On the red carpet for Netflix's In Your Dreams, the cast discussed how the new film offers up an authentic message for everyone watching.
Dead Man's Wire Director Talks About Balancing Fact and Fiction With the Movie's True Story
Tony Kiritsis' real-life story is just as absurd as the movie, but there are some changes.
Spawn Comic Writer Reveals His New Christmas Story Will Feature the First Appearance of Santa Claus
Image Comics is releasing a new Spawn Christmas story, which will expand the universe in ways never seen before this holiday season.
Mondo Officially Teases 1/6 Scale Figure From Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Who could be next for Mondo's Spider-Man: The Animated Series line? Doctor Doom? Hobgoblin?
Regretting You Star Mckenna Grace Gets Candid About Struggling With Hypotheticals
'What if?' is a dangerous question, and Regretting You star Mckenna Grace knows all about it.
Black Phone 2 Star Mason Thames Talks About How Weird It Is Not to Be Stuck In a Basement This Time
Not only is Finney not in a basement, but he has less scenes with The Grabber himself.